MAp: “2009 was an exceptionally challenging year and Sydney Airport took early and pre-emptive action on costs at the end of 2008 and early in 2009. In addition, Sydney Airport’s shareholders took decisive action to strengthen its balance sheet and as a result the airport has no refinancing requirements until late 2011 and is in a strong financial position,” Kerrie Mather, CEO. Source: MAp, 22-Jan-2010.

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